Older Adult Services

We envision a community in which older adults are valued for the wisdom and experience they possess, and for the contributions they have made and continue to make. We are proud to offer programs and services that encourage active older adults to engage in intrinsically meaningful activities; that support adult children of aging parents; and, that enable those older adults challenged by disability, illness or declining health to live in comfort and dignity.

Contact us at oas@jfsseattle.org or (206) 461-3240.

Get Help

• Care Management
  Our geriatric care managers assist low-income, older adults with health and mental health care navigation, benefits assistance, housing advocacy, social supports (including volunteer companion services) and basic needs assistance.
• Holocaust Survivors
  Care Management & Financial Assistance for Nazi Victims
  A Jewish Nazi victim, or Holocaust survivor, is any Jewish individual who lived for any amount of time under Nazi domination or fled from the Nazis, whether or not they spent time in a concentration camp.

  We provide ongoing services to qualified Holocaust survivors, which can include:

  • Care management
  • In-home care
  • Limited cleaning services
  • Emergency financial assistance for rent, hearing aids, glasses, and other needs
  • Dental services
  • Legal services
  • Russian language socialization programming

   
  Social services for Nazi victims are supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

  Learn more about services and eligibility or call (206) 861-3164 for English or (206) 861-8787 for Russian.
   

• Elder Connections
  Jewish Family Service connects older Jewish adults with kind, reliable volunteers who are happy to visit, help out, or just spend time together.

  What Elder Connections volunteers can offer:

  • Companionship: regular phone calls or home visits
  • Social outings: coffee, walks, card games
  • Light household tasks or meal prep
  • Tech support (help using your phone, computer, or tv remote)

   
  There are no income requirements to participate. Must live in King County.

  To learn more or sign up, contact Jennifer Levine at
  elderconnections@jfsseattle.org or call (206) 530-1837.

• Russian Language Services

  JFS serves Russian-speaking, older adults and Russian-speaking adults with disabilities throughout King County. Our Russian-speaking staff provide information and assistance, as well as more in-depth care management services. Contact our Russian Language Information & Assistance Specialist, at russian@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-8787.
   
  

• Information & Assistance
  JFS collaborates with a wide variety of community organizations who provide a multitude of services for aging adults and/or their families. Our English- or Russian-speaking staff can help you navigate the complex system of long-term care, community resources and medical benefits. For assistance beyond our scope, we provide referrals and follow-up.